Gerardia Virginica (Noun)
Meaning
Sparsely branched North American perennial with terminal racemes of bright yellow flowers resembling those of the foxglove; sometimes placed in genus Gerardia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Gerardia virginica, with its delicate yellow blooms, adds a pop of color to the early spring landscape.
- In the southeastern United States, Gerardia virginica is a common sight in open woodlands and dry fields.
- The racemes of Gerardia virginica are typically terminal, forming at the tips of the sparsely branched stems.
- Despite its beauty, Gerardia virginica is often overlooked in favor of more showy wildflowers.
- In some botanical classifications, Gerardia virginica is considered a member of the genus Gerardia, while others place it in a different genus.